Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 6500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet suited to intercontinental missions, typically offering roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 12–17 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G400 is also a large‑cabin, long‑range jet, generally positioned a step below the Global 6500 in range at about 4,200 nautical miles, with typical seating around 10–14. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, optimized for transcontinental trips, with range around 3,600 nautical miles and typical seating about 8–10 (often up to around 10–12 in higher‑density configurations). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with strong short/rough‑field capability, offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and usually seating about 6–8 passengers (up to about 10). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop in the utility/short‑field category, trading speed for flexibility, with around 1,800 nautical miles of range and typical seating about 6–9.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | G280 | G400 | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 3600 | 4200 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | — | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 481 | 539 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 15550 | 30650 | — | 6680 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | — | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 10 | — | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | — | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.2 | — | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25000 | — | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5800 | — | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | HTF7250G | — | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 5000 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 7624 | — | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 1200 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 66.9 | — | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 63 | — | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.9 | — | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.3 | — | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 25.9 | — | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 21.4 | — | 14 | 17.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.3 | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.4 | — | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.7 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 154 | — | 40 | 90 |